Furman DL Bryce Stanfield Dies Following Medical Emergency During Workout

Furman defensive lineman Bryce Stanfield died following a medical emergency during a workout

Furman defensive tackle Bryce Stanfield, 21, passed away on Friday following a medical emergency during a workout earlier this week. He was hospitalized on Wednesday morning and placed on life support.

“We are heartbroken beyond measure with Bryce’s sudden passing and ask that everyone, first and foremost, lift up his parents, Fred and Teri Stanfield, and their family, in prayer on this day and in the days ahead,” Furman head coach Clay Hendrix said in a statement released by the university. 

“There are so many more who are really hurting — namely Bryce’s teammates, coaches and staff, classmates, friends, and the entire Furman community and beyond. Bryce was an outstanding young man and an equally fine student, football player, and friend. He was so much a part of who we are as a program and school, and was pivotal in our success on the football field and through giving of his time in outreach to our community. In every sense he was the best representative we could have. His passing is one of the most difficult things Furman football has ever encountered, but our faith and so many wonderful memories Bryce provided us will help sustain us all in the days ahead.” 

Stanfield saw action in 34 games over his three seasons with the Paladins. He recorded 49 total tackles, 9.5 tackles for loss, and seven sacks over his collegiate career. He helped lead Furman to a SoCon championship this season and an appearance in the quarterfinals of the FCS Playoffs. 

He made an immediate impact with the Paladins. Stanfield was named to the SoCon All-Freshman Team in 2021 after finishing the season with 4.5 tackles for loss and three sacks. 

Memorial service information will be released at a later date, according to the university. 

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